Gattuso named Italy head coach following Spalletti exit
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially appointed Gennaro Gattuso as the original head coach of the nationwide team.
Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner and aged Azzurri midfielder, replaces Luciano Spalletti, who stepped down earlier this month following Italy’s shock 2–1 defeat to Norway throughout the present global window.
Despite the indisputable fact that speculation within the Italian media had first and predominant linked Claudio Ranieri to the job, reports point out he declined the provide, paving the procedure in which for Gattuso’s appointment.
In step with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gattuso has signed a one-year contract with an approach to broaden it by one other year if Italy qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 46-year-former’s latest coaching stint used to be with Croatian club Hajduk Split. His debut on the touchline for Italy will arrive in a UEFA Nations League match against Estonia on September 5.
